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Revit Architecture uses dynamic tags, meaning a tag can show a specific piece of information about an object that automatically updates as your design changes. One drawback is that it can get confusing to remember exactly what the information on a tag refers to, though careful use of a "Tag By Category" feature can overcome this. Learn tags in Revit Architecture 2015 with this online video.

…Tags are very common in architectural drawings.…We typically add tags to rooms and doors…and windows and walls and many other items.…Tags often reference a designation on the schedule or on a detail…where we can find out more information about the item in question.…In Revit, the element, the tag and the schedule are all linked together.…The tag basically asks a question of the object to which…it's attached and reports the result in the symbol on screen.…The same designation is often included in the field on…a schedule so that a cross reference can be made.…So I made a file called adding tags and I want to…look at a few different examples of placing tags here in our file.…

So over here on the Annotate tab.…We're going to go to the Tag panel here and…we're going to start with the tag by category command.…The shortcut for this is t + g, and you can…also find the tool up here on the quick access tool bar.…Now if I just slowly move my mouse around the screen, what you're going to…see is little tags kind of come and go as my mouse moves around.…

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6/4/2014

Build your Revit skills from the ground up. In this course, Paul F. Aubin teaches you the core building information modeling (BIM) techniques you need to complete solid architectural projects in Revit 2015. First, get comfortable with the Revit environment, and learn to set up a project and add the grids, levels, and dimensions that will anchor your design. Then get to modeling: adding walls, doors, and windows; creating and mirroring groups; linking to external assets and DWG files; and working with floors, roofs, and ceilings. Paul also shows advanced techniques for modeling stairs, complex walls, and partially obscured building elements, as well as adding rooms and solid geometry. Finally, discover how to annotate your drawing so all the components are perfectly understood, and learn how to output sheets to DWF, PDF, or AutoCAD.

Topics include:

What is BIM?

Understanding Revit element hierarchy

Navigating views

Creating a new project from a template

Adding walls, doors, and windows

Adding plumbing fixtures and other components

Linking AutoCAD DWG files

Rotating and aligning Revit links

Working with footprint and extrusion roofs

Adding openings

Adding railings and extensions to stairs

Creating stacked and curtain walls

Hiding and isolating objects

Adding rooms

Creating schedule views and tags

Adding text and dimensions

Creating new families

Using reference planes, parameters, and constraints

Plotting and creating a PDF

Skill Level Beginner

11h 4m

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Q: Which versions of Revit should I use with this course?

A: This course is written for users of Revit Architecture 2015 and Revit LT 2015. Because Revit LT does not have all of the same features as Revit Architecture, some movies in this course will not be relevant for Revit LT. Additionally, there are some topics that are relevant in both versions, but the button layout or location of those tools are different. In those cases, the features and procedures for Revit Architecture are shown in the course.

Q: Which content in this course is different or not relevant for Revit LT?

A:

Chapter 2 – Accessing Revit Options (There are some slight variations in the option dialog in LT. Not all options shown are available in LT.)

Chapter 3 – Accessing a multiuser project using worksharing (The worksharing feature is not available in LT.)

Chapter 4 – Using modify tools (LT has a slightly different ribbon layout, but most tools covered should work the same. Some buttons will be located in slightly different spots.)

Chapter 5 – Establishing shared coordinates (The shared coordinates feature is not available in LT.)

Chapter 6 – Using the shape editing tools to create a flat roof (The shape editing tools are not available in LT.)

Chapter 7 – All movies (Sketch-based stairs are not available in LT. LT only has component-based stairs.)